Manual Lymph Drainage Therapists! 

Do you lack confidence and worry each time a postop plastic surgery patient enters your clinic?

 

It's time to level up your knowledge and skills to confidently help your postop patients with ease and success!

Join me and Jan Trewartha on a UNIQUE 9 DAY TRAINING RETREAT in sunny South of Spain

 

April 13th - April 21st 2024,

Tarifa, Spain

 

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Using Manual Lymph Drainage on someone with a healthy lymphatic system is one thing. But, working with someone who has had plastic surgery is a WHOLE different ball game! 

 

You feel confident working with someone who has a HEALTHY lymphatic system. You can EASILY do a full body Manual Lymph Drainage routine, with your eyes closed! 

 

BUT, when it comes to treating someone who has just been through the trauma of a surgical procedure, you panic, knowing you don't have enough knowledge or skills to successfully treat this patient.

 

You worry that you will COMPROMISE their healing process. NOT benefit it!

 

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It's time to level-up your knowledge and skills!

 

IMAGINE...

 

Feeling CONFIDENT each time a post-op plastic or cosmetic surgery patients walks in your clinic

 

No longer WORRYING whether your treatments are safe or benefiting your patients

 

Knowing you are OPTIMISING their recovery and have successful outcomes after each treatment

Are you ready for nine days that will change your life?

Nine days of gaining additional knowledge and specialist skills that will transform your postop practice.

  • Increase your confidence through discovering HOW to successfully treat patients after plastic surgery
  • Develop specialist skills to successfully work with fibrosis and problematic scar tissue
  • Discover top tips and treatment strategies so you provide bespoke care for your clients
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Hi! I'm Petra

 

I know how you feel! I've been exactly where you are now. There's nothing worse than when doubt creeps in and you worry about your lack of knowledge and additional treatment skills. 

When I started treating postoperative plastic surgery patients, I was in the same position as you! Yes, I was confident in treating lymphoedema and performing a 'normal' Manual Lymph Drainage treatment. But I was scared and worried when I had someone on my treatment bed who had just gone through a plastic surgery procedure.  

After twenty years working in healthcare, and working alongside some of London's leading specialists in their field, I gained valuable insight and most importantly experience, working with a vast array of patients.

Now, let me guide you through YOUR journey to Postop SUCCESS and bypass the 20 years I spent getting to where I am now. 

Come and join me and ScarWork specialist Jan Trewartha of Body In Harmony in the sunny south of Spain from 13th to 21st April 2024, where we share with you the specialist skills we've built up over a combined 70 years working with hundreds of post-op patients.

 

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Hi! I'm Petra

 I know how you feel! I've been exactly where you are now. There's nothing worse than when doubt creeps in and you worry about your lack of knowledge and additional treatment skills. 

When I started treating postoperative plastic surgery patients, I was in the same position as you! Yes, I was confident in treating lymphoedema and performing a 'normal' Manual Lymph Drainage treatment. But I had no idea what to do when I had someone on my treatment bed who had just gone through a plastic surgery procedure.  

After twenty years working in healthcare, and working alongside some of London's leading specialists in their field, I gained valuable insight and most importantly experience working with a vast array of patients.

Now, let me guide you through YOUR journey to Postop SUCCESS and bypass the 20 years I spent getting to where I am now. 

Come and join me and ScarWork specialist Jan Trewartha, in the sunny south of Spain from 13th to 22nd April 2024, where we share with you the specialist skills we've built up over a combined 70 years working with hundreds of postop patients.

 

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Here's what students have to say about Petra's training...

Leonie Gelly

Before doing this training, I felt like I wouldn't be able to treat patients as good as I liked. By the end of the course, I was so much more confident because of the increased knowledge. So, if you're a Manual Lymph Drainage therapist new to this field, then all I can say is 'Do It!' You won't regret it. 

Erin Daly

I was scared of doing harm, unsure and lacking confidence to positively help the person before I did this course. But afterwards, I became much more confident. So, if you're wondering about doing this training, just go for it! You will learn so much and your doubts will be less.

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What's Included

 

1 Four Days of Training with Postop Specialist, Petra Erving

Spend four fully packed days with Petra where she shares her knowledge, skills and specialist strategies so by the end you will be able to plan bespoke treatment sessions based on your client's surgery and individual presentation

2 Four Days of Training with ScarWork Specialist, Jan Trewartha

Spend a further four intensive days with Jan learning Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork, a transformative, light-touch approach employing over twenty techniques so you successfully treat post-op scars and adhesions

3 Ten Nights, Full Board Accommodation in a Luxury Cortijo

In addition to your full eight days of tuition, you get a ten night stay in a luxury cortijo (traditional Andalusian-style farmhouse). Between Petra's and Jan's training, you have one full day for rest, reset and relaxation where you can take advantage of the luxury on-site facilities: swimming pool, expansive gardens, massage facilities and infra-red sauna

THE LOCATION

 

Situated on a hill in the southern Spanish countryside, overlooking the Gibraltar Straits with views to Africa, this unique and very special Training Retreat promises to be an extraordinary learning experience.

 

If you are already a qualified Manual Lymph Drainage therapist who wants to level-up your knowledge and skills so you provide bespoke treatment plans to your postop plastic surgery patients, you won't want to miss this.

 

Not only is this the ONLY training experience of it's kind but, you get to meet other like-minded therapists from around the world who want to achieve exactly the same as you; confidence treating post-op patients with ease and success.

The Result? 

 

By the end of this Training Retreat, your confidence will SOAR! You will have discovered and developed new techniques enabling you to compile SAFE and EFFECTIVE bespoke treatment plans for your clients. 
 
You will speak CONFIDENTLY to surgeons about the services you provide. Plus, your patients will FEEL the confidence in your touch and talk about the AMAZING treatment they received from you. Soon your calendar will be booked weeks in advance! 

 

SUCCESS is on its way!

The Result? 

 

 

By the end of this Training Retreat, your confidence will SOAR! You will have discovered and developed new technques enabling you to compile SAFE and EFFECTIVE bespoke treatment plans for your clients. 

 

You will speak CONFIDENTLY to surgeons about the services your provide. Plus, your patients will FEEL the confidence in your touch and talk about the AMAZING treatment they received from you. Soon your calendar will be booked weeks in advance! 

 

SUCCESS is on it's way!

Situated on a hill in the southern Spanish countryside, overlooking the Gibraltar Straits with views to Africa, this unique and very special Training Retreat promises to be an extraordinary learning experience.

 

If you are already a qualified Manual Lymph Drainage therapist who wants to level-up your knowledge and skills so you provide bespoke treatment plans to your postop plastic surgery patients, you won't want to miss this.

 

Not only is this the ONLY training experience of it's kind but, you get to meet other similar therapists from around the world who want to achieve exactly the same as you. Confidence treating postop patients with ease and success.

What Students Say About Jan's ScarWork Training

Sarah Sewell

This course has been a revelation to me and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Like many therapists I came to ScarWork as I felt unable to adequately assist some of my patients who were struggling with traumatic scars and associated dysfunction. The course structure worked well for me with a mix of theory and practical so I left the course feeling confident about incorporating the skills into my daily clinic work and excited about potential outcomes for my patients! 

Ali Reeves

I was looking forward to this course very much as I felt it would complement my existing practice but was delighted that after having my own scar worked on (which I hadn’t considered might be a cause of my back problems), I felt an immediate improvement which has remained since the course.  I am able to stand for long periods and also sleep through without waking up in pain – an added bonus.

How Do I Know If This Is For Me?

Perfect for you if:

  • You already have a Manual Lymph Drainage certification
  • You are looking for a comprehensive approach to treating postop plastic surgery patients
  • You are willing to make changes to improve your overall treatment strategies
  • You are open to trying different therapies to find the best solution for your patients
  • You want to address the underlying causes of your patient's condition, not just their symptoms
  • You are looking for a long-term solution to advance your business, not just a quick fix




Not for you if:

  • You are not comfortable working with postoperative patients and do not have experience with Manual Lymph Drainage techniques
  • You aren't willing to take advice and be coachable and are not comfortable working with patients who have undergone surgery
  • You can't invest the time in yourself and your success
  • You aren't ready to take the necessary steps to move your business to the next level
  • You are happy staying within your comfort zone and sticking to what you know
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Here's What We'll Cover...

Petra's Training:

1: Advanced M.L.D. techniques

You will learn Manual Lymph Drainage protocols and revised drainage pathways specific to plastic surgery procedures 

 

2: Lymphatic K-Taping

Discover how to use K-Tape as an adjunct therapy to help reduce swelling following specific plastic surgery procedures

 

3: Treating Fibrosis

Learn all about fibrosis, a common issue that often affects our post-op liposuction patients. And, how to successfully treat it

 

4: Postop Medical Compression

Compression after surgery is a must. After this class you will understand why compression is important and what garments work best for certain procedures

 

5: Using Additional Foams

Foams can be a postop therapist's best friend! You will learn what foams are best to use and how to cut a bespoke piece depending on the patient's needs

 

6: Positioning & Bolstering

Making sure your patients is comfortable and well supported during their treatment session is important. After this class you will know what bolsters and padding work best following certain procedures 

Jan's Training: 

1: ScarWork Approach

Learn about Sharon Wheeler, how and why she developed ScarWork and how it is different from other scar tissue techniques

 

2: The Emotional Effect of Scars

The effect of scars goes much deeper than what we see. During this class you will learn how scars can affect your patient not only physically, but emotionally too

 

3: Scar Palpation

We can only see surface scars but some scars hide unseen deep below the skin surface. After this class you will know how to successfully FEEL the scars you cannot see and how to treat them

 

4: Effect of Scars on Fascia

During this class you will learn how surface and deeper scars have an effect on fascial continuity and the potential detrimental effect on posture

 

5: Post Treatment Body Integration 

Learn the importance of, and how to achieve, full body integration after treatment

 

6: Contraindications

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N.B.: You will be required to complete additional online learning in advance of Petra's training, including:

  • Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymphatic System During and After Surgery
  • The Wound Healing Process
  • Scar Formation & Types of Scars
  • Getting to Know Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Complex & Common Postoperative Complications
  • Contraindications to Treatment
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Here's What Others Are Saying About Petra's Training...

Nic Kenworthy

I was so excited to do this training! Petra's knowledge and experience with postop patients shines through. Everything is easy to understand and her tips and strategies are simple to follow. Thanks Petra for putting this together. It has helped me be better with my patient treatments.

Misrak

It was what I was missing. I have learned a lot. The training really gave me a good understanding on what was happening for my post op patients. I can explain to them what is happening or what I am doing.  Everything seems to fall in place for me, and all that I am doing makes sense. I feel I am more credible now.

About Jan

Jan works with clients with physical pain, emotional trauma, scarring and adhesions.  She first trained as a State Registered Nurse in the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) in 1979, but has worked in complementary therapy since 1992, specialising in physical and emotional trauma.  Since 1993 Jan has taught workshops across a diverse range of topics, including: Therapeutic Massage, Self-care for the Carer, Body Realignment, Fascial Unwinding and Energy Awareness, and Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork therapy.  Jan is also the founder of the British Fascia Symposium and the Facia Hub 

Jan is co-editor and co-author of Scars, Adhesions and the Biotensegral Body, a textbook for hands-on practitioners, which was published by Handspring Publishing in April 2020.

 

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More feedback about Jan and ScarWork

Carole Caplin

Jan is a superb teacher. I was worried I wouldn't take it all in, there was so much material. But Jan has calculated exactly how much time to dedicate to every aspect of the training. From the concept of ScarWork to the detailed academic knowledge, (which she takes enormous care to keep simple but thorough) to honing the hands-on techniques and all the nuances of when, how and when not to apply them.

Jan Gray

I have been refreshingly reminded of the profound power of light touch and amazed at the very obvious and positive effects ScarWork had on almost all of the people treated including myself. I was amazed at the profound effect of the scar work on my small barbed wire scar in triggering a welcome unwinding in every way, with childhood memories recalled and afterwards emotionally and physically feeling much more open, lighter and brighter.

Retreat Experience & Accommodation

The training value and lifelong connections you will make on this Training Retreat are unique, timeless and priceless.

The Retreat location is a majestic large mansion in the small and natural urbanisation of El Cuarton. It is 8km from bohemian Tarifa and its wonderful beaches. It has a beautiful pool and gardens, lovely patios for relaxing and magnificent views. 

It is a magical place for rest and relaxation. And a unique venue for this retreat. Once at Huerta Belinda you may just not want to leave!

Room Options

Single Occupancy

Make this a Premium Stay in one of the Master Suites with en-suite bathroom and private terrace overlooking the gardens, with views to Africa beyond. 

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£3499

What's included

  • 10 Nights Luxury Accommodation
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • 8 Days Tuition
  • 1 Full Rest Day
  • Retreat Facilities

 

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Shared Occupancy

Shared luxury with large and spacious twin en-suite bedroom. Ample space to refresh and relax with stunning views over the gardens or patios.

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£2999

What's included

  • 10 Nights Luxury Accommodation
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • 8 Days Tuition
  • 1 Full Rest Day
  • Retreat Facilities 

 

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N.B.: At this point you pay a Non Refundable deposit of £399 to secure your place. You will be required to pay 50% of the remaining balance 90 days before the Retreat commencement date. The remaining 50% to be cleared 30 days before the Retreat starts. Retreat Terms & Conditions in the Footer

A Recap on What's Included

  • Eight Days of Specialist Training
  • One Full Day's Rest, Reset and Relaxation between Petra's and Jan's trainings
  • Ten Nights Accommodation
  • Delicious Mediterranean, Vegetarian and Vegan meals each day
  • Full Use of Retreat Facilities
  • Free Time to explore on site, relax and connect with fellow therapists, creating lifelong friendships
What's Not Included:
  • Flights
  • Transportation from airport to retreat
  • Massage, Yoga, or extra activities
  • Tips
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